Nandagopal Rajan hosts this new weekly podcast which goes beyond the trends so you can stay ahead of the curve. Our Own Devices discusses quirky gadgets, dissects trends and reflects on the world of tech in India.
In this episode of The Indian Express weekly tech podcast – Our Own Devices, host Nandagopal Rajan is joined by Miriam Karthika Daniel, Vice President – Maps Experiences, Google. Google Maps has become an integral part of our lives in the last couple of years and in this episode, they explore how it reached where it is today.
Miriam also shares how AI is increasingly coming handy in making the user experience even more accurate through Google Maps. In the episode, they also discuss how Google Maps is working to solve the challenges specific to India and what all can be done to make people’s commute quick and comfortable.
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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Evolution of Google Maps
Google Maps and road traffic
Exploring the world through the comfort of your home
Street view in maps
AI in Google Maps
Users aiding Google Maps
Business growth through Google Maps
Multi-modal journeys
Upcoming Innovations in Google Maps